Author Archives: Steve

Fist Fight: Disappointment

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Steve

The other half of our recent double feature was my choice after John Wick 2 and I didn’t fare any better in this rather by-the-numbers comedy playing up Charlie Day’s spastic character from Philly and the often grouchy Ice Cube. The difference? … Continue reading →

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John Wick 2: Stop Bothering!

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Steve

People didn’t listen the first time. Now they went and made a sequel thanks to the original making an actual profit. Now I was dragged to this because Somara loves these Hong Kong knockoffs. I figured the character had killed off … Continue reading →

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Went to check out some of SXSW today

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Steve

I have an annual tradition of going downtown via the train (which is awesome, screw you car fanatics and naysayers since we need more rail). Then I walk the distance from Fourth and Trinity to Waterloo Records at Sixth and … Continue reading →

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Lady Bunny shirt!

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Steve

Last week, I did some research on Lady Bunny because she does the vocals on the latest album from Ursula 1000 (“Blast Off”). I had a feeling she is a drag queen due to her voice having a similar range … Continue reading →

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Green Arrow Chucks!

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Steve

It’s not quite the look or version of Green Arrow I like, aka the Neal Adams style, but I highly down the Robin Hood of Seattle/Starling City will get his likeness on shoes again for I scored these on clearance. … Continue reading →

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“I’m back baby!” – Bender Rodriguez

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Steve

Took a big stretch of time off from writing on the site. I wanted to contemplate a couple losses, namely Loren, and I had been on a winning streak with other things. Balance, life often needs it. Then you  an … Continue reading →

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RIP Bill Paxton

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Steve

What a fricking pisser to wake up to and see on the news within the first five minutes of my morning. I thought last year took away too many beloved people and now ’17 is trying to outdo ’16 by … Continue reading →

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Isis has a new hiding spot

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Steve
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Marquette Day 2017

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Steve

Last evening was National Marquette Day and this year we were TV in the evening. We also celebrated at Pinballz Lake Creek which was my idea. The venue has a TV with cable, full bar and good food. I took … Continue reading →

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The Dark Crystal in 70mm

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Steve

Another interesting choice for Alamo’s 70mm series. I haven’t seen The Dark Crystal in years. I want to say I may have via Somara’s DVD collection but I keep thinking back to my senior year of high school when it was … Continue reading →

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Peter Pan Minigolf

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Steve

Somara and I have been trying to find new things to do besides going to the movies on our joint day off together. Hard to believe we’ve put off Austin’s famous mini-golf course for like a decade or more. Hell, … Continue reading →

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Trainspotting: 20 or so years later

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Steve

With the upcoming sequel due in a few weeks, Alamo had a screening recently that I wanted to revisit as preparation plus I hadn’t remember watching Trainspotting in years. I did read the book after seeing it at the old Village Four … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace: Loren Wiseman

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Steve

Loren was a co-worker during my brief time at GDW and before I joined the game publisher, I only had a passing recollection of his name via the numerous products I had purchased (Traveller and 2300 AD). After I moved back to … Continue reading →

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Miguel the Cat update 3

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Steve

Miguel got a booster shot this week to help with his health and immune system. He’s also been showing up more on the porch. I’m not sure if it’s hunger or the cold weather yet. Still trying to get him … Continue reading →

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Lego Batman: Must See

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Steve

The breakout character from the hit Lego Movie stars in what will have to be the sequel until there is a second Lego Movie. This isn’t a bad thing, it’s completely the opposite, totally awesome. We get to see the Will Arnett … Continue reading →

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